Gaskets keep the parts in your car from leaking, exchanging fluids or taking on debris. There are hundreds of different types of gaskets and seals inside your car. Our service department at Genesis of Roswell compiled info on the most common gaskets and how to care for them.

The Most Common Gaskets


The most common gaskets are those that blow most frequently. They blow most frequently because they withstand enormous amounts of stress and temperature fluctuations daily:
  • Engine/Head gaskets
  • Fuel supply gaskets
  • Cooling system gaskets
  • Transmission gaskets
  • Differential gaskets

Gaskets can last up to five or more years. Our Genesis of Roswell techs advise you to use manufacturer-recommended coolant, lubricant and fluids to extend gasket shelf life. Keeping your head bolts at optimal torque also helps.

Materials Used to Make Gaskets


Gaskets must be flexible enough to form a seal and tough enough to preserve the seal's integrity. As a result, varieties of gaskets typically come in:
  • Silicone
  • Neoprene
  • Steel
  • Copper
  • Graphite
  • Composites

 

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